
This Time Only
1983

Representation Score
Minimal
1984
Director
Giorgos Mylonas
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This film functions as a traditional 1980s Greek crime drama, focusing on social realism and the cycle of delinquency. The narrative is heavily centered on the experiences of young men navigating life after juvenile detention. While the story touches on the social friction caused by institutionalization, it remains within a narrow, localized framework. The focus is on the personal struggles and consequences faced by the three male leads rather than a broader exploration of diverse identities. Ultimately, the film lacks the structural complexity needed to challenge traditional social hierarchies, functioning instead as a genre-specific study of rehabilitation and crime.
Category Breakdown
The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The story focuses solely on the criminal journeys of its male characters.
The narrative centers around a male-dominated social sphere. There is a noticeable lack of women playing significant roles in the main plot.
The setting suggests a homogeneous social environment typical of 1980s Greek productions. There is no indication of a multi-ethnic cast.
The film explores the difficulties underrepresented individuals face when trying to reintegrate into society after institutionalization. It highlights the tension between these individuals and state institutions.
There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No such representation is used as a plot device.
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Official Synopsis
Stefanos, Giorgos, and Nondas are three young men who ended up in juvenile detention for stealing a bag containing three million euros. After a few years, they are released, full of the experiences they had during all those years locked up in prison. Their goal is to start a new life, avoiding all the mistakes and temptations of the past. Unfortunately for them, however...

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